Muriel L. Johnson, 92, of Bowbells, ND, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, at the Kenmare Community Hospital. Funeral was set for Saturday, Feb. 21 at 1:00 p.m. at United Methodist Church, Bowbells. Interment will be in the Bowbells Cemetery, Bowbells, in the spring of 2015.

Muriel L. Peterson was born July 27, 1922, the daughter of Lewis and Carrie (Holmes) Peterson, in Coteau. She was raised and educated in Bowbells. As a teenager she played the piano at all of the local churches in Bowbells. She graduated from Bowbells High School. She furthered her education and attended Minot Normal School where she received her Standard Teaching Certificate.

Muriel married Lloyd “Pompy” Johnson in Bowbells. They made their home in Bowbells, where she taught piano lessons for several years and worked at First National Bank. Lloyd passed away September 8, 2000.

Following her husband’s death, she continued to reside in Bowbells until March of 2014, when she moved to Edgewood Vista in Minot.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bowbells and its United Methodist Women’s group. She was the church organist for many years. She played for many weddings and funerals and provided special music for other activities. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Mother Advisor of the Rainbow Girls, the American Legion Auxiliary, and a Homemaker’s club.

Muriel was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lloyd; and brothers, Jens and Norman Peterson; and sisters-in-law, Carol and Ann Peterson.

Those wishing to sign the online register and share memories may access the online obituaries section at (www.thompsonlarson.com).

(Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)

MELVIN HOHEISELOct. 25, 1934 - Feb. 19, 2015

Melvin Hoheisel, 80, of Bowbells, ND, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, in a Kenmare hospital. Memorial service was held Monday, Feb. 23 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bowbells. Private interment will be in the Bowbells Cemetery at later date in the spring.

Melvin John “Peanuts” Hoheisel was born October 25, 1934, the son of George and Rose (Mueller) Hoheisel, on the family farm near Hillman, MN. He was raised on the family farm and attended a country school in the area.
On January 5, 1956, Melvin married the loved of his life, Shirley J. Gullickson in Bowbells. They lived in St. Paul, MN until 1961, when they returned to Bowbells, making their home on the farm and raising their three children, Jerome, Brenda and Dana. Melvin worked for Northern Pump and raised cattle until his retirement. In 2000, they moved from the farm into Bowbells. Shirley passed away July 1, 2013.

He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bowbells Volunteer Fire Department, Bowbells Senior Citizens, Stoney Run Sportsman Club and assisted with the food pantry.
Melvin’s love for the outdoors led him into a caretaker position at Northgate Dam, which he thoroughly enjoyed for several years.

Melvin also had a great love for animals, whether it be his cows, dogs or cats (that were not allowed in the house). Melvin and Shirley enjoyed spending time with family and friends. They loved dancing, snowmobiling, and auctions. He enjoyed hunting and making his deer sausage with his family and many friends.

Melvin will be remembered for his sense of humor, his love of Old Mil, and his willingness to help anyone in need.